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It said initial overnight closures, from 8pm to 6am, would start on January 2 to install traffic management for the scheme.

Delays on the eastbound A40 Golden Valley Bypass on Friday lunchtime

The work, which involves resurfacing, bridge joint replacement waterproofing, parapet and bearing refurbishment and timber fencing repair, will start on January 7 and is scheduled to be completed in June 2019.

It has been phased to ensure that no work takes place during the Cheltenham Festival in March, when tens of thousands of people will head to the town for the annual four-day race event.

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The first phase will see the westbound carriageway closed, with a contraflow in place on the eastbound and the two-lane capacity will be retained by diverting lane one traffic via the slip roads.

Once this has been completed, in time for the Blue Riband horse racing event, work will resume with the eastbound carriageway closed and a contraflow operating westbound and diversions again in place via the slip roads.

Arle Court and the M5

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To carry out and complete the central reservation work, lane two closures will be in place in each direction but again two-lane capacity will be maintained with slip road diversions.

HGV traffic will be required to use the slip road diversions throughout the programme of work and an enforceable 50mph speed limit will also be in place to ensure the safety of both road users and the workforce.

A Highways England spokesman said: “We are investing £1.8million in this essential scheme, which will address a number of defects, prevent any further deterioration and ensure that the bridges remain in good condition for many years to come.

“We are making every effort to ensure that the impact on the local community is kept to an absolute minimum and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption that the work may cause.